MedCity News November 27, 2023
As we navigate the complex terrain of virtual care integration, it is imperative to recognize the significance of payers as catalysts for change. By addressing the technological, procedural, and regulatory roadblocks head-on, payers can position themselves as champions of innovation and value
Today, virtual and in-person healthcare providers working together within hybrid collaborative care models are increasingly demonstrating their ability to improve outcomes and accelerate the industry’s shift towards value-based care.
By offering access to specialized care teams virtually across geographies, virtual specialty care has gained considerable traction in the past few years. In fact, virtual care now accounts for 14–17% of patient visits compared with approximately 1% in February 2020 – despite being artificially constrained by many technology, procedural...